Benni McCarthy praises happy environment, promises ‘more to come’ at Cape Town City

Benni McCarthy is hoisted into the air after claiming his first trophy as the coach of Cape Town City. Photo: Bongani Mbatha/African News Agency/ANA

CAPE TOWN – He is arguably the best ever striker South African football has produced, and now he has begun his journey to coaching legend as well.

Benni McCarthy claimed his first title at the weekend as a head coach when Cape Town City came through 120 minutes of football with a goalless draw against SuperSport United, and won the penalty shoot-out 4-1 to clinch the MTN8.

It was the Citizens’ second trophy, having won the Telkom Knockout title in 2016, their first season in existence.

McCarthy took to social media on Tuesday to pay tribute to the environment at Cape Town City, particularly the families of the management.